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March 8, 2019
 
STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16



The High School White, Junior High Blue and Junior High Yellow teams will compete in the state tournament in Bloomington, IL. Players will be meeting at Cove Friday morning at 7:15 AM with a strict departure time of 7:30 AM. 

Players and parents/guardians are staying at the Double Tree by Hilton Bloomington. Please review the itinerary and team schedules above for a comprehensive guide to the weekend. Please fill out and return the permission form by Thursday, March 14.  For more information, please contact Rob Wachowiak at  [email protected]   or at 
(847) 562-2100 .
REGISTER FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR
Thursday, June 13 through Friday, July 26


Now is the time to register your student for Cove's Extended School Year (ESY), a summer school program tailored to meet each student's schedule and needs. Please review the brochure above to become acquainted with the course offerings. Click here to register.  For more information, please contact Regina Aniolowski at  [email protected]   or at (847) 562-2100.
JOIN OUR FIRST HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER TEAM!
Sign up by Friday, March 15
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Cove is excited to launch our first Special Olympics High School soccer team! Practices will be held from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Thursdays with our first practice on Thursday, April 4. Our first game is April 24 with more games to follow! We are still looking for players. Please fill out the form above and return to Cove by Friday, March 15 .  For more information,  please  contact Rob Wachowiak at [email protected]  or at  (847) 562-2100 . 
COVE GIRL SCOUT TROOP SELLING COOKIES 
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Need some Girl Scout Cookies? The Cove Girl Scout troop has you covered. If you order 4 or more boxes they will be shipped straight to you! Otherwise, we'll arrange to get them to you.  For questions, contact Jen Puccini  at  [email protected] .
DON'T FORGET TO ENCOURAGE OUR EARLY MORNING MEDITATION  


Elementary and junior high students arriving at Cove before 8:30 AM are invited to participate  in Early Morning Drop-In Meditation. This optional alternative to before-school outdoor recess is an opportunity for younger students to start their school day with a short period of calm, focus and quiet self-reflection.  For more information, please contact Regina Aniolowski at [email protected]. 
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
Sunday, March 10

Don't forget Sunday is the start of Daylight Savings Time. Be sure to move your clocks FORWARD one hour! 
STATE ASSESSMENTS GRADES 3-8 
Begins March 11

The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (formerly PARCC) for students in grades 3-8 will be administered beginning March 11 at Cove.  It is a computer-based assessment and it will measure language arts and math.  For more information, please contact Dr. Robin Johnstone at  [email protected] .
PARENT EDUCATION SERIES: PARENT PANEL
Tuesday, March 12

All parents and guardians are invited to an informative and important evening program with parents of former Cove students who will share  the  journey of their student since leaving Cove.  To RSVP, please  contact Fabio Buda at [email protected] or Luisa Rapisarda at [email protected] . 
SPRING COFFEE AND PRESENTATION
Wednesday, March 13

Cove will be hosting a Spring Coffee and Presentation for families of prospective students. Registration will be at 9:15 AM and the program will begin at 9:30 AM. We encourage current families to invite interested friends or family to attend.  To RSVP, please  contact  Mark Ditthardt at  [email protected] or at (847) 562-2100. 
CAREER DAY
Thursday, March 14


Cove students will be hearing from a wide array of professionals throughout  the day about the skills and experience needed for different career paths. Elementary students are encouraged to come to school dressed in the attire of a profession or career they'd be interested in pursuing, and junior high and high school students are asked to dress in business or business casual clothes .  For more information, please  contact Marla Altshul at [email protected]  or at  (847) 562-2100 . 
STUDENT COUNCIL PET SUPPLIES DRIVE
Ends Wednesday, March 20
The High School Student Council is collecting pet food and supplies for Orphans of the Storm. All are encouraged to drop items off at the front of the school.  For more information, please contact  Christina Kuo at  [email protected] .
CLASSES IN SESSION WITH EARLY DISMISSAL
Thursday, March 21 and Friday, March 22 

Due to weather-related school closings, these days, originally scheduled as non-attendance days due to parent/teacher conferences, will be in session schooldays for students and staff. Please note: Both Thursday and Friday will be early dismissal days, with all students being dismissed at 2:00 PM. More information on individually requested parent/teacher conferences the week of March 18 is forthcoming. 

CAAEL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24

The High School Blue and High School Yellow teams and a combination team of Junior High Blue and Junior High Yellow will play in the CAAEL Tournament in Arlington Heights from 9 AM to 4 PM. Save the date - more details and schedule to come. For more information, please contact Rob Wachowiak at  [email protected].

SPRING BREAK
Monday, March 25 to Friday, March 29

Non-attendance days for students - enjoy the time off! 
CLASSES RESUME
Monday, April 1

 
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES CANCELLED 
Thursday, April 4

PLEASE NOTE: All after school activities will be cancelled on Thursday, April 4 due to a faculty meeting. All students will dismiss at 2:00 PM. 
SAT, PSAT 10TH GRADE AND PSAT 8TH & 9TH GRADE
Tuesday, April 9 to Tuesday, April 23

Test administration will occur between April 9-23 at Cove. Juniors are receiving test prep lessons three times per week during Advisory in Reading, Writing and Math.  Freshmen and Sophomores will also have test prep lessons in their Advisory classes once per week.  All accommodations have been approved by College Board; For questions, contact Vivian Drexler at  [email protected] .

Test administration dates will be available before spring break. Please note that Freshmen and Sophomores will each test on one day; Juniors will test over two consecutive days.  For questions, contact  Fabio Buda at [email protected] .
PARENT EDUCATION EVENT
Wednesday, April 10

Cove's Parent Association will be hosting a parent education event at 9:30 AM, featuring updates on school happenings followed by a presentation from Cove's Reading Team.  For more information, please  contact  Stephanie Sanderman at  [email protected] or at (847) 562-2100. 
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
Wednesday, April 10


On Wednesday, April 10, Cove would like to thank all of our incredible volunteers who make the work we do possible throughout the year. We want to honor you with a special luncheon at The Happ Inn, 305 N. Happ Rd, Northfield Blvd, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.  If you would like to attend, RSVP to  Stephanie Sanderman at  [email protected] . 
ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH EVENT 
Friday, April 12


All elementary and junior high students are invited to play unlimited video games and have a delicious buffet dinner at Dave and Buster's in Vernon Hill. Students will leave Cove after school and be back at Cove for pick up at 6:30 PM. Please fill out the attached form and return to the front desk with payment by Monday, April 8. Note: Parent Chaperones Needed.  For more information,  please  contact Stephanie Sanderman at  [email protected]  or at  (847) 562-2100 . 
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER GAMES
Wednesday, April 24

Cove's High School Soccer Team will play games at 4:30 PM against Vernon Hills and 6:00 PM against NWSRA at 6:00 PM at Cove. A light snack will be provided beforehand. Pick up at Cove will be at 6:30 PM.   For more information,  please  contact Rob Wachowiak at [email protected]  or at  (847) 562-2100 . 
THE COVE SCHOOL ONE STEP AT A TIME 5K
Saturday, June 15

The Cove School 2019 Run/Walk will take place at Blue Star Memorial Woods in Glenview, IL at 8:30 AM. Save the date - more information 
to come. 
SIGN UP FOR SPRING AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES  
NOTE: Spring activities begin week of January 22
 
Parents and guardians are encouraged to sign their students up for one or more of our amazing after school activities. There are activities for all interests, including mathematics, robotics, homework help, sports, music and so much more. Please note that parents are responsible for arranging transportation home from after school programs. To sign up, print and fill out the packet above applicable to your student's unit and return to the front desk.  For more information, please contact Beth Pickus at  [email protected]   or at (847) 562-2100 .
What's Happening in The Community




PRESENTATION ON ADHD DIAGNOSIS AND EVALUATIONS
MONDAY, MARCH 11

Dr. Lisa Novar, Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Illuminate Psychological Assessments, LLC, will be speaking at the Deerfield Library at 6:30 PM. She will speak about comprehensive evaluations in particular as a method of addressing other conditions children may have when they have been given an ADHD diagnosis. 

ELSA-PALOOZA 
Tuesday, April 9 
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Join the Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy at this year's ELSA-PALOOZA from 10:00 AM to 1 PM in the Founders Lounge, Frick Center at Elmhurst College. You will be able to enjoy student-led campus tours and a student showcase highlighting projects and work experiences our students have accomplished this year. Click here to RSVP. For more information, contact Vivian Drexler at [email protected]. 



TWENTY-ONE SENSES SURVEY 
One of our Cove families is gearing up to start a new resource for sensory-sensitive kids. They're currently in the market research stage and have offered to donate $1 to Cove for each survey filled out by our families at TwentyOneSenses.org/Cove. Tip: You can fill out more than one of their surveys. Cove receives a donation per survey completed! For more information, please contact Jen Puccini at [email protected].


SPECIAL GIFTS THEATRE PROGRAMS 

Students are invited to participate in the programs put on by Special Gifts Theatre, an education and therapeutic theatre organization with locations in Winnetka, Chicago, Palatine and Libertyville for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities ranging in age from 10 years and older. To view further information about their upcoming shows and programs, visit their website here. For questions, please contact Elise Moore at  [email protected].

 
UNDERSTOOD.ORG


Understood.org is a website providing articles and resources meant to help parents of students with learning and attention issues. Parents may find it a helpful tool for anything from homework support to media use concerns. Visit the website by clicking the link above. 
MARLA'S LUNCH PROGRAM
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Code: NEW291

Sign your student up to participate in our lunch program through Marla's Lunch. Click the "sign up" button above to begin selecting your lunches. Use Code: NEW291. For details, click here.  For more information ,  c ontact Beth Pickus with questions at  [email protected] or at (847) 562-2100.
FOLLOW COVE ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Don't forget to like and follow Cove's social media pages for all the latest Cove photos, reminders and moments! Find us on Facebook at @coveschoolnorthbrook, Twitter at @CoveSchool, Instagram at @cove_school, and LinkedIn at The Cove School (Northbrook, IL). Be sure to encourage friends and families to follow us as well! 
VIRTUAL BACKPACK
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Find copies of flyers & forms for various activities and sign-ups on Cove's Virtual Backpack. 
COVEWEAR FRIDAYS

Students and staff are encouraged to wear their Cove gear every Friday to show their school spirit!
SHOP AMAZON SMILE
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When you sign up on Amazon Smile, select The Cove School as your recipient, and a percentage of the proceeds of your purchase will be donated to Cove by Amazon! It's so easy!
COLLECT BOX TOPS
Welcome to our new and returning Cove families from the Cove School PTO and your Box Tops for Education Coordinator! This year we are ramping up our efforts to collect  Box Tops for Education, with a goal to earn $1000! Check out the Cove School Virtual Backpack for information about participating products ( click here), the new mobile app ( click here), and for collection sheets (optional to use).  You can submit your  Box   Tops  any time that you want, but our next BIG deadline is  February 22, 2019.
 
Consider sharing this information with your friends and family members, as well as your co-workers. Every  Box  Top counts! Questions? - contact Robin Plant ( [email protected] ).
FAMILY ACTION NETWORK
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Cove is proud to be a member school of FAN, an organization that curates a free, high-quality human development speaker series each academic year. View the link above for upcoming speakers and programs.  
LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF IL
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Cove community members may be interested in a membership to the Learning Disabilities Association of IL, a not-for-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of persons with learning and attention disabilities. See the form above for more information.  
MAKE A GIFT
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

If you have any comments, suggestions or feedback to share with us, please  contact  Executive Director, Dr. Sally Sover at  [email protected].
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